Instruction
Manual
APC12CVA
APC12RCVA
APC14CVA
OAPC14RCVA
Portable Type Air
Conditioner
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CONTENTS
Important safeguards------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Description--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Preparing for use------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Description of the control panel------------------------------------------------------- 7
Operating from the control panel----------------------------------------------------- 7
Description of the remote control----------------------------------------------------- 10
Correct use--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Using the remote control unit---------------------------------------------------------- 11
Self-diagnosis------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13
Tips for correct use----------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Cleaning------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Start - end of season operations------------------------------------------------------ 15
Troubleshooting --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Technical specifications----------------------------------------------------------------- 17
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Use this appliance only as described in this instruction manual. As with all electrical
equipment, whilst the instructions aim to cover as many eventualities as possible,
caution and common sense should be applied when operating and installing this
appliance.
• This appliance is designed for home air conditioning and must not be used for other
purposes.
• It is dangerous to modify or alter the characteristics of the appliance in any way.
• The appliance must be installed in conformity with national legislation regulating
electrical equipment and installations.
• If the appliance requires repair, contact a service centre authorised by the
manufacturer only. Repairs carried out by unauthorised personnel may be dangerous.
• This appliance must be used exclusively by adults.
• Never allow the appliance to be used by people (including children) with
psychological, physical or sensory impairments or with insufficient experience and
knowledge, unless closely supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• The appliance must be connected to an efficient earth system. Have your electrical
circuit checked by a qualified technician.
• Do not use extension cables.
• Before cleaning or maintenance, always unplug the appliance from the mains socket.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable.
• Do not install the appliance in rooms containing gas, oil or sulphur. Do not install near
sources of heat.
• Keep the appliance at least 50cm away from flammable substances (alcohol etc.) or
pressurised containers (e.g. aerosol cans).
• Do not rest heavy or hot objects on top of the appliance.
• Clean the air filter at least once a week.
• Avoid using heating appliances near the air conditioner.
• Always transport the appliance upright or resting on one side. Before moving the
appliance, empty the internal circuit completely of water. After moving the appliance,
wait at least 1 hour before starting it.
• When putting the appliance away, do not cover with plastic bags.
• The materials used for packaging can be recycled. You are therefore recommended to
dispose of them in special differentiated waste collection containers.
• At the end of its working life, consign the appliance to a specialist collection centre.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised technical service centre in order to avoid all risk.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket, check that:
• The mains power supply corresponds to the value indicated on the rating plate on the
back of the appliance;
• The power socket and electrical circuit are adequate for the appliance.
• The mains socket matches the plug. If this is not the case, have the plug replaced;
• The mains socket is adequately earthed. Failure to follow these important safety
instructions absolves the manufacturer of all liability.
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DESCRIPTION
1 Air outlet grille
2 Control panel
3 Castors
4 Handles
5 Remote control receiver
6 Filter
7 Intake grille
8 Air exhaust hose housing
9 Condensate drain
10 Power cable
11 Air exhaust hose
12 Window outlet
13 Suckers
14 Remote control
15 Castor locks
16 Window bracket
17 Drain pan
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PREPARING FOR USE
The instructions below will enable you to prepare your air
conditioner for operation as efficiently as possible.
Before use, make sure the air intake and outlet grilles are
unobstructed.
AIR-CONDITIONING WITHOUT INSTALLATION
Just a few simple steps and your comfort is ensured with your
appliance:
• Fit the air exhaust hose in the housing at the back of the
appliance (Fig. 1).
• Fit the window outlet to the end of the hose.
• Place the air conditioner near a window or French window.
Adjust the length of the hose to reach the window.
• Make sure the air exhaust hose is unobstructed.
• Open the window or French window slightly and position
the outlet (Fig. 2).
• If you have a sash window, place the bracket on the
window sill, extend the bracket fully within the window
frame, fix the bracket by using the pin, then lower the
window onto the bracket. Insert the window outlet of the
exhaust hose into the slot, then connect the hose to the
air conditioner (Fig. 3).
• If you have a double window, use the sucker provided to
hold the two parts of the window together (Fig. 4).
Keep the air hose as short and free of curves as
possible to avoid bottlenecks.
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AIR-CONDITIONING WITH INSTALLATION
If required, your appliance can also be installed semipermanently (Fig. 5).
Proceed as follows:
Drill in an outside wall or in the window pane a 134mm dia.
hole respecting the heights shown in (Fig. 6).
• Fit the flange accessory provided in the hole following
the indications in figs. 7, 8 and 9.
• Fit the hose in the housing at the back of the appliance
(Fig.1).
• Fit the end of the hose to the flange as shown in (Fig. 6).
When the hose is not fitted, the hole can be closed with
the flange cap.
Keep the air hose as short and free of curves as possible
to avoid bottlenecks.
When installing the air conditioner semi-permanently,
you should leave a door slightly open (as little as 1cm) to
guarantee correct ventilation.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL
OPERATING FROM THE CONTROL PANEL
The control panel enables you to manage all the main
functions of the appliance, but to fully exploit its
potential, you must use the remote control unit.
TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON
• Plug into the mains socket.
Two lines appear on the display indicating that the appliance is in standby.
• Press the button until the appliance comes on. The last function active when it
was turned off will appear.
1 Cool symbol
2 Dry symbol
3 Fan symbol
4 HEAT symbol – On Reverse cycle
models only
5 SMART symbol
6 POWERFUL symbol
7 Temperature indicator
8 Timer symbol
9 Alarm symbol
10 Speed indicator
11 AUTO FAN indicator
12 Sleep symbol
13 MODE button (selects the
modes)
14 POWERFUL button
15 FAN button
16 ON/OFF button
17 Increase and decrease
temperature button
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COOL MODE
Ideal for hot muggy weather when you need to air condition
and dehumidify the room.
To set this mode correctly:
• Press the MODE button a number of times until the COOL
symbol appears.
• Select the target temperature by pressing the or button
until the corresponding value is displayed.
• Select the required fan speed by pressing the FAN button.
Four speeds are available:
Maximum speed: to achieve the target temperature as rapidly as possible
Medium speed: reduces noise levels but still maintains a good level of
comfort
Low speed: for silent operation
AUTO FAN: the appliance automatically selects the most suitable fan
speed in relation to the temperature set on the digital display.
The most suitable temperature for the room during the summer varies from 24°C to
27°C. You are recommended, however, not to set a te mperature much below the
outdoor temperature.
DRY MODE
Ideal to reduce room humidity (spring and autumn, damp rooms,
rainy periods, etc.).
In dry mode, the appliance should be prepared in the same way
as for cool mode, with the air exhaust hose attached to enable
the moisture to be discharged outside.
To set this mode correctly:
• Press the MODE button a number of times until the DRY symbol appears.
In this mode, fan speed is selected automatically by the appliance and cannot be set
manually.
FAN MODE
When using the appliance in this mode, the air hose does not
need to be attached.
To set this mode correctly:
• Press the MODE button a number of times until the FAN
symbol appears.
Select the required fan speed by pressing the FAN button.
Three speeds are available:
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Maximum speed: for maximum fan power
Medium speed: reduces noise levels but still maintains a good level of
comfort.
Low speed: for silent operation
In this mode, AUTO speed cannot be selected.
HEAT MODE – Only on Reverse cycle models
• Press the MODE button a number of times until the heating
symbol appears.
• Select the target temperature (13-27°C) by pressing the or
button until the corresponding value is displayed.
• In heating mode, the fan speed is selected automatically by the
appliance.
• Water is removed from the air and collected in the tank.
• When the tank is full, the appliance shuts down and “ ” (full tank) appears on the
display. The tank cap must be extracted and emptied (Fig. 26). Run off all water left
into a basin. When all the water has been drained, put the cap back in place.
• When the tank has been emptied, the appliance starts up again.
N.B. - When operating in very cold rooms, the appliance defreezes automatically,
momentarily interrupting normal operation. “ ” appears on the display. During this
operation, it is normal for the noise made by the appliance to change.
- in this mode, you may have to wait for a few minutes before the appliance starts
giving out hot air.
- in this mode, the fan may operate for short periods, even though the set temperature
has already been reached.
SMART MODE
The appliance chooses automatically whether to operate in air
conditioning, fan or heating (certain models only) mode.
To set this mode:
• Press the MODE button a number of times until the SMART
symbol appears.
POWERFUL FUNCTION
Ideal for the summer to cool rooms rapidly. Activate by simply
pressing the POWERFUL button. The appliance operates in cool
mode at maximum fan speed. While this function is selected it is
not possible to set the temperature or change fan speed.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
1 Mode Indicator
2 Selected temperature scale indicator
3 Signal transmission
4 Auto fan speed indicator
5 Fan symbol
6 Sleep indicator
7 Powerful indicator
8 Swing indicator
9 Programming start up/shut down
scale indicator
10 Increase and decrease
temperature/time button.
11 ON/OFF button
12 MODE button (selects the modes)
13 FAN button
14 POWERFUL button
15 SWING button
16 TIMER button
17 SLEEP button
18 Reset button (resets the factory
default setting)
CORRECT USE
Point the remote control at the receiver
on the appliance. The remote control
must be no than 7 metres away from
the appliance (without obstacles
between the remote control and the
receiver).
The remote control must be handled
with extreme care. Do not drop it or
expose it to direct sunlight or sources of heat.
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INSERTING OR REPLACING THE BATTIERS
• Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control;
• Insert two R03 “AAA” 1.5V batteries in the correct
position
(see instruction inside the battery Compartment);
• Replace the cover.
If the remote control unit is replaced or disposed of,
the batteries must be removed and discarded in accordance
with current legislation as they are harmful to the environment.
To cancel the settings programmed on the remote control and
restore the original settings, press the RESET button lightly with
the point of a pencil or pen.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The first part of the controls on the remote control are the
same as those on the control panel of the appliance.
You should therefore refer to the instruction in the chapter
operating from the control panel to turn the appliance on and
select the operating mode ( COOL, DRY, FAN, HEAT
(reverse cycle models only) or SMART) and the fan speed.
The following section describes
the additional functions corresponding
to the controls on the bottom part of
the remote control.
POWERFUL FUNCTION
Ideal for the summer to cool rooms rapidly.
Activate by simply pressing the POWERFUL button.
The appliance operates in air condition mode at
maximum fan speed. While this function is active,
you needn’t set the temperature and fan speed
manually.
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SLEEP FUNCTION
This function is useful for the night as it gradually reduces operation of
the appliance.
To set this function correctly:
• Select the operating mode (cool, dry or smart) as described above.
• Press the SLEEP button. The appliance operates in the previously
selected mode.
The SLEEP function maintains the room at an optimum temperature
without excessive fluctuations in either temperature or humidity with
silent operation. Fan speed is always at minimum, while room
temperature and humidity vary gradually to ensure the most comfortable conditions.
When sleep function is active, in order to supply more comfort to your sleeping, the set
temperature increases by 1°C after 1 hour, increases another 1°C after 2 hours, and
keeps the same in the following period.
SWING FUNCTION
This function is useful for selecting the left/right swing of air delivery. To
set this function correctly:
• Select the operating mode (cool, dry, fan or smart) as described
above.
• Press the SWING button. The appliance operates in the previously
selected mode, the message “ ” appears on the remote control to
indicate the swing is active.
• Press the swing button again, the message “ ” disappears to
indicate the swing has stopped.
Programming start up
• Press the TIMER button once. The message “ ” flashes on the
remote control display.
• Press the MODE button to set the working mode you need. For
example cool mode, 25°C, fan speed high.
• Press the TIMER button once again. The start-up time and
message “hr DELAY” flashes on the remote control display.
• Press the or buttons to set the time you want the appliance to
start up (from 1 hour to 12 hours).
• When that time is reached, press the TIMER button to confirm. The message “hr
DELAY” appears on the remote control display and the symbol is displayed on the
appliance to indicate that the timer is active.
• At the end of the set time the appliance switches on automatically and operates in the
working mode just set in this timer setting, for example cooling mode, 25°C, fan
speed high.
• To cancel the timer setting, press the TIMER button again anytime during the set
time.
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Programming shutdown
• Press the TIMER button. The shutdown time and
message “hr DELAY” flashes on the remote control
display.
• Press the or buttons to set the time you
want the appliance to shut down (from 1 hour to 12
hours).
• When that time is reached, press the TIMER button
to confirm. The message “hr DELAY” appears on
the remote control display and the symbol is
displayed on the appliance to indicate that the timer
is active.
• To cancel the timer setting, press the TIMER button
again anytime during the set time.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS
The appliance has a self-diagnosis system to identify a number of malfunctions.
Error messages are displayed on the appliance display.
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TIPS FOR CORRECT USE
To get the best from you air conditioner, follow these
recommendations:
• Close the windows and doors in the room to be air
conditioned (Fig. 22). When installing the air conditioner
semi-permanently, you should leave a door slightly open (as
little as 1 cm) to guarantee correct ventilation.
• Protect the room from direct exposure to the sun by partially
closing curtains and/or blinds to make the appliance much
more economical to run (Fig. 23).
• Never rest objects of any kind on the air conditioner.
• Do not obstruct the air intake and outlet (Fig. 24). Leave the
grilles free.
• Make sure there are no heat sources in the room.
• Never use the appliance in very damp rooms (laundries for
example).
• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Make sure the air conditioner is standing on a level surface.
If necessary, place the castor locks under the front wheels.
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CLEANING
Before cleaning or maintenance, turn the appliance off by pressing
the button on the control panel or ON/OFF button on
remote control, wait for a few minutes then unplug from the mains
socket.
CLEANING THE CABINET
You should clean the appliance with a slightly damp cloth then dry
with a dry cloth.
Never wash the air conditioner with water. It could be dangerous.
Never use petrol, alcohol or solvents to clean the appliance.
Never spray insecticide liquids or similar.
CLEANING AIR FILTERS
To keep your air conditioner working efficiently, you should
clean the filter every week of operation.
The filters are housed in the intake grille (Fig. 25).
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust accumulations from
the filter. If it is very dirty, immerse in warm water and rinse
a number of times. The water should never be hotter than
40°C. After washing, leave the filter to dry then a ttach the
intake grille to the appliance.
START – END OF SEASON OPERATIONS
START OF SEASON CHECKS
Make sure the power cable and plug are undamaged and
the earth system is efficient.
Follow the installation instructions precisely.
END OF SEASON OPERATIONS
To empty the internal circuit completely of water, remove
the cap (Fig.26).
Run off all water left into a basin. When all the water has
been drained, put the cap back in place.
Clean the filter and dry thoroughly before putting back.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The air
conditioner
does not come on
The air
conditioner
works for a short
time only
The air
conditioner
works, but does
not cool the room
During operation,
there is an
unpleasant smell
in the room
The air
conditioner does
not operate for
about three
minutes after
restarting it
The following
message appears
on the display:
• Wait
• Plug into the mains
• Wait 30 minutes, if the problem
persists, contact your service
centre.
• Position the air exhaust hose
correctly, keeping it as short and
free as possible to avoid
bottlenecks
• Check and remove any obstacles obstructing air discharge
• Close doors, windows and
curtains, bearing in mind the
“tips for correct use” given above
• Eliminate the heat sources
• Fit the air exhaust hose in the
housing at the back of the
appliance (Fig. 1).
• Clean the filter as described
above
• Wait. This delay is part of normal operation
• See the SELF-DIAGNOSIS
chapter
• There is no current
• It is not plugged into the mains
• The internal safety device has
tripped
• There are bends in the air
exhaust hose
• Something is preventing the air
from being discharged
• Windows, doors and/or curtains
are open
• There are heat sources in the
room (oven, hairdryer, etc)
• The air exhaust hose is
detached from the appliance
• The technical specification of
the appliance is not adequate
for the room in which it is
located
• Air filter is clogged
• The interval compressor safety
device prevents the appliance
from being restarted until three
minutes have elapsed since it
was last turned off.
• The appliance has a self diagnosis system to identify a
number of malfunctions
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mains voltage see rating label
LIMIT CONDITIONS
Temperature of room in air conditioning 18 C – 35 C (Cooling)
10 C – 25 C (Heating – reverse cycle
model only)
SIZE OF APPLIANCE
Width 463 mm
Height 775 mm
Depth 382 mm
CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal
cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device
such as a time, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the
utility.
Omega Altise products are distributed in Australia by Hagemeyer Appliances,
(A Division of Hagemeyer Brands Australia Pty Ltd)
ABN 28 001 375 686
Locked Bag 4013, Kingsgrove NSW 2208
Phone: 1300 739 033
Fax: 1800 838 899
Email: customerservice@meaappliances.com.au
Web: hagemeyerappliances.com.au
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